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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.76, 859.14 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.76, 859.14 and 139.92 is: 209.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.76 : 859.14 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.76/859.14 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.76x = 859.14 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.76x = 120,207.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,207.65/572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.87

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